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Any person interested in becoming a SARDA dog handler must satisfy the following criteria before they will be considered.
- Must be Members of a Mountain Rescue Team, with at least 2 years mountain rescue experience
- Must have approval from their spouse/partner
- Must have approval from their employer
- Must understand that training and then working a dog on call outs is a very big commitment, often involving driving hundreds of miles and then being on the hill all day in atrocious weather conditions.
- Must be competent mountaineers, being able to withstand all weather conditions, be excellent navigators and have the stamina to work at all times of the day or night.
A reference is sought from mountain rescue teams as to the suitability of any person. If you are interested, please contact the Training Officer
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